ProAudioEXP Masterclass Compression Video Training Course

Introduction

• Variety of Dynamics Processors
• History of Dynamics Processors
• Compression Analogies
• Compressors, Limiters & Gates

Compressors

• Detection & Gain Reduction
• Example : Matching Levels of Sidestick and Snare
• Makeup Gain
• Threshold, Ratio & Makeup
• Attack & Release Times
• Example : Shaping a Tom Sound
• Example : Guitars & Bass
• Knees
• Limiters
• RMS vs Peak Metering

Noise Gates

• Explanation of Noise Gates
• Background Noise Gating Example
• Example : Noisy Guitar
• Example : Gating Drums

Routing

• The Main Channel Types
• Single Channel
• Subgroubs
• Master Channels
• In the Hardware World
• In the Software World
• Sidechains
• Example : Dance Music Pad
• Example : Ducking Vocal Announcement
• Example : De Essing
• Parallel Processing
• Serial Processing

Types Of Compressors

• Vintage Compressors
• Optical
• FET
• Tube
• VCA
• Multiband Compressors
• Pop Quiz of multiple Compressors

Dynamic Processors in Action

• Kick Drum
• Snare Drum
• Bass Guitar
• Electric Guitar
• Acoustic Guitar
• Acoustic Piano
• Male Vocal 1
• Male Vocal 2
• Male Vocal 3
• Female Vocal 1
• Female Vocal 2
• Female Vocal 3
• Split Vocal Example

Bonus Material

• RMS vs. Peak Metering
• Geek Math Section
• Understanding Presets
• Bonus Trick.